Cook & Hussey (2000) define an assistive device as "any item, piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commerically off the shelf, modified or customised that is used to increase or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities."
This means that an assistive technology device is a piece of equipment that can help someone who may not have full capabilities to do something e.g. an elderly lady may use a walking frame because she may need it to balance and also to help her carry items around with her during the day.
Vibrating Alarm Clocks
This is an assistive device that assists deaf or heavy sleepers to wake in the morning. It works by having a small circle device that is placed under the pillow or bed and when the alarm goes off the small circle part vibrates. This device can also come with all sorts of flashing lights to help the person even more to wake up.
The cost of them is between $30-$60 and the size of them is of a normal alarm clock size so it doesn't look any different.
Product Review: Sonic Boom Alarm Clock
This video demonstates what the alarm clock can do and how to use it.
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
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Anonymous said...
Hi
I'm currently studying to be an occupational therapist and one of my papers is an opinion piece to do with eldery care. I hadn't of thought of the use of a Wii would be so beneficial for aged care. This is a great idea also for them as they can avoid those hazards outside and be able to participate in everyday exercise
April 19, 2011 4:58 AM
http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6742573982876028982&postID=4409869696774739721
This is the record of the comment that I had posted on a blog that took my interest. This blog explores the nintendo Wii and how it is used in elderly care and can be beneficial for them. This took my interest as one of my papers is about elderly care, and this was an advanced way for elderly to keep active.
Hi
I'm currently studying to be an occupational therapist and one of my papers is an opinion piece to do with eldery care. I hadn't of thought of the use of a Wii would be so beneficial for aged care. This is a great idea also for them as they can avoid those hazards outside and be able to participate in everyday exercise
April 19, 2011 4:58 AM
http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=6742573982876028982&postID=4409869696774739721
This is the record of the comment that I had posted on a blog that took my interest. This blog explores the nintendo Wii and how it is used in elderly care and can be beneficial for them. This took my interest as one of my papers is about elderly care, and this was an advanced way for elderly to keep active.
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